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Dragon Flame

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Word count
303K words
Chapters
46
ISBN
9787515506043

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Summary

This is a new type of force with integrated, multi-dimensional strike capabilities spanning special operations, information warfare, electromagnetic warfare, and biochemical warfare. This is a fist force tasked with strategic and tactical interdiction and counter-response—rapid-reacting, striking late but arriving first. This is a special force formed jointly by the four services, creating a first in history, in our military, and among contemporary militaries worldwide. This is a mysterious force that operates silently; only a very few at the highest levels of the military know of its existence. This is a heroic force with firm faith and a lofty mission: anyone who offends China will be punished no matter how far away. Senior Colonel Guo Ran, code-named Iron Torrent, is promoted to Major General and ordered to a base in the southwest to form a fully modular, fully informed, three-dimensional rapid-response force code-named "Dragon Flame."

This force is utterly different from any past or contemporary military in the world. Its essence, timeliness, and all-capable three-dimensional strikes are its defining traits. It possesses all modern warfare modes—special operations, information operations, maritime, aerospace, electromagnetic, and biochemical/microwave operations—and explores new ones. It serves as the spearhead and fist for rapid strategic and tactical response, deterring and interdicting regional or large-scale wars that might erupt, and is the fist and sharp sword in peace and semi-war conditions...

Editor's review

With concise prose and a grand vision, Dragon Flame traces the hidden development of China's special forces from nothing to something and from weak to strong, filling an important gap in related nonfiction. The author, Fang Jianhui, is no mere compiler of materials: the text reveals a deep grasp of military history and a fine sensitivity to individual fates rising and falling within grand narratives. The book's value lies partly in its basis in extensive historical sources and oral accounts, presenting readers with a relatively unfamiliar yet crucial national-defense secret of high information density; partly in its narrative, which avoids dry chronicles or piles of technical detail, focusing instead on key figures and events to give history warmth and storytelling, balancing expertise and readability. Professionally, its accounts of the early introduction of special-operations concepts, the establishment of training systems, and several major operations have considerable historical reference value, though readers should note that, given the subject matter, some literary treatment of details may stand in tension with absolute historical truth. Overall, this is a solid work that guides readers to understand the spiritual core and growth trajectory of a unique spearhead force in China's modern military power.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers with a strong interest in the history of the People's Liberation Army, especially the development of special forces
  • Readers who prefer in-depth nonfiction and seek to understand the stories behind the nation's covert fronts
  • Military enthusiasts who wish to learn about the construction concepts and combat cases of Chinese special-operations units
  • Readers interested in narratives of how individual fates intertwine with the tide of the times and national missions

Not a good fit for

  • Readers expecting purely fictional military novels with highly dramatic plots
  • Tech enthusiasts seeking full disclosure of current in-service weapons parameters and tactical details

Reading tips

  1. Read in the context of the overall international environment before and after China's reform and opening-up to better understand the urgency and contemporary significance of the force's creation
  2. Pay attention to the choices and fates of key figures (such as Chen Wenping), who serve as emotional anchors for understanding this history
  3. For the early training methods and combat cases mentioned, readers may moderately consult the development of international special operations in the same period for horizontal comparison

About the publisher

Gold Wall Press China · Founded in 1989

Gold Wall Press is a publisher active in the fields of social culture and intellectual reading, with titles spanning social culture, literary appreciation, medicine, war and military life, and social psychology. In academic and intellectual publishing, it has released works by Zygmunt Bauman such as Individualized Society and Community, along with related writings by scholars including Cheng Boqing and Ouyang Jinggen. Its writing and creativity list is represented by John Truby's The Anatomy of Genres writing masterclass. Medical and psychological titles include Stephen W. Porges's Polyvagal Theory guide in three volumes and works such as I Try So Hard to Live. Literary works include Chen Gui and Shadow. It should be noted that public information on the press's full publishing history and organization is limited; the above introduction is based mainly on the publishing directions reflected in the books in the catalog.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 一
  3. 二
  4. 三
  5. 四
  6. 五
  7. 六
  8. 七
  9. 八
  10. 九
  11. 十
  12. 十一
  13. 十二
  14. 十三
  15. 十四
  16. 十五
  17. 十六
  18. 十七
  19. 十八
  20. 十九
  21. 二十
  22. 二十一
  23. 二十二
  24. 二十三
  25. 二十四
  26. 二十五
  27. 二十六
  28. 二十七
  29. 二十八
  30. 二十九
  31. 三十
  32. 三十一
  33. 三十二
  34. 三十三
  35. 三十四
  36. 三十五
  37. 三十六
  38. 三十七
  39. 三十八
  40. 三十九
  41. 四十
  42. 四十一
  43. 四十二
  44. 四十三
  45. 四十四
  46. 尾声

FAQ

Is this book fiction or nonfiction?
This is a work of nonfiction, based on historical facts, archival materials, and interviews with participants. Its core outline and major events are verifiable, though dialogue, psychological activity, and some scene details have been literarily reconstructed in line with narrative logic.
What time span does the book cover, and what major events does it include?
It focuses mainly on the period from the late 1980s to the early 21st century, covering the background to the establishment of "Dragon Flame," China's first publicly reported special forces unit, its arduous early training, its participation in major operations such as border counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism, and its evolution in the course of modernization.
What is the background of author Fang Jianhui that ensures the book's credibility?
Fang Jianhui is a veteran writer and researcher on military subjects, long devoted to modern Chinese military history and nonfiction writing. To create this book, he spent years collecting materials and interviewed many retired personnel and researchers in related fields; his previous works have also earned a good reputation in relevant circles.

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About the author

房建辉 Author

Fang Jianhui is an author about whom limited public information is available. Four of his works are currently included in the collection, mainly falling into two categories: social fiction and military fiction. Judging from his representative works, Bubu Gao: A Positive Analysis of the Proactive Way in Officialdom and Newcomer: The Career Path of a Nobody focus on the ecology of officialdom and the workplace, concerning ordinary people's striving and struggles within the system and their careers. Qiancheng continues this observation of social reality, while Longyan turns to military themes and presents a different narrative direction. Overall, his writing is mostly set against the backdrop of real society and is skilled at portraying characters' fates within specific circumstances, combining readability with a sense of reality. Because information such as dates of birth and death, nationality, and educational background is unavailable, his personal experience remains to be further verified. Based on the existing works, however, Fang Jianhui's writing shows a dual interest in social and military themes and has gained a certain recognizability among relevant readers.

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